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Thanks to the Community Broadcasting Foundation for support.

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Anchor / Executive Producer: Mia Armitage

Contributors: Emma Setterfield-Smith; Anny Reed; Dr John Jiggens; Julie Beesley; Michelle Michels; Dione Green; Kate Payne; Jim Beatson; Emma Meyers; The Wire; National Radio News Service; Community Radio Network and more

listen to past episodes and interviews here.

PIC: Mia Armitage and Emma Setterfield-Smith

Resonating stories. Journalists from around the block, interstate and overseas.With no corporate interests and no government bias, when it comes to news, we put community interests first. Our stories come from you. 
Thanks to the&nbsp;<a href="https://cbf.org.au/about/community-media/">Community Broadcasting Foundation</a> for support.
Facebook: @CommunityNewsroomNRN
Got a tip? Email communitynewsroom@mail.com
Anchor / Executive Producer: Mia Armitage
Contributors: Emma Setterfield-Smith; Anny Reed;&nbsp;Dr John Jiggens; Julie Beesley; Michelle Michels; Dione Green; Kate Payne;&nbsp;Jim Beatson;&nbsp;Emma Meyers; The Wire; National Radio News Service; Community Radio Network and more
listen to past episodes and interviews <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/community-newsroom">here</a>.
PIC: Mia Armitage and Emma Setterfield-Smith

Community Newsroom: weekly program

Resonating stories. Journalists from around the block, interstate and overseas.With no corporate interests and no government bias, when it comes to news, we put community interests first. Our stories come from you.Thanks to the Community Broadcasting Foundation for support.

Facebook: @CommunityNewsroomNRN

Got a tip? Email communitynewsroom@mail.com

Anchor / Executive Producer: Mia Armitage

Contributors: Emma Setterfield-Smith; Anny Reed; Dr John Jiggens; Julie Beesley; Michelle Michels; Dione Green; Kate Payne; Jim Beatson; Emma Meyers; The Wire; National Radio News Service; Community Radio Network and more

listen to past episodes and interviews here.

Resonating stories. Journalists from around the block, interstate and overseas.With no corporate interests and no government bias, when it comes to news, we put community interests first. Our stories come from you.Thanks to the <a href="https://cbf.org.au/about/community-media/">Community Broadcasting Foundation</a> for support.
Facebook: @CommunityNewsroomNRN
Got a tip? Email communitynewsroom@mail.com
Anchor / Executive Producer: Mia Armitage
Contributors: Emma Setterfield-Smith; Anny Reed;&nbsp;Dr John Jiggens; Julie Beesley; Michelle Michels; Dione Green; Kate Payne;&nbsp;Jim Beatson;&nbsp;Emma Meyers; The Wire; National Radio News Service; Community Radio Network and more
listen to past episodes and interviews <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/community-newsroom">here</a>.

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Community Newsroom  - 6 March 2026

Mark Gresser is walking more than 5,300 kilometres alone, from the westernmost point of Australia to its easternmost edge.

He began his journey at Steep Point in Carrarang and is making his way through the outback with the goal of reaching Cape Byron. Along the way, he hopes to raise money for youth mental health organisation Batyr.

Travelling solo, Mark is pushing a self-made cart carrying his most essential supplies including food, water and a tent.

However, the journey hasn’t been without setbacks. Mark has spent the past month stranded in the small outback town of Tibooburra due to record-breaking heat and heavy rainfall.

Mark tells us how his journey is going so far and discusses some of the challenges he has faced along the way.

Mark Gresser is walking more than 5,300 kilometres alone, from the westernmost point of Australia to its easternmost edge.
He began his journey at Steep Point in Carrarang and is making his way through the outback with the goal of reaching Cape Byron. Along the way, he hopes to raise money for youth mental health organisation Batyr.
Travelling solo, Mark is pushing a self-made cart carrying his most essential supplies including food, water and a tent.
However, the journey hasn&rsquo;t been without setbacks. Mark has spent the past month stranded in the small outback town of Tibooburra due to record-breaking heat and heavy rainfall.
Mark tells us how his journey is going so far and discusses some of the challenges he has faced along the way.

Mark Gresser is walking across Australia to raise money for youth mental health

Community Newsroom  - 27 February 2026

The Byron Shire council voted to withdraw from the Special Entertainment Precinct trial at their ordinary council meeting, on the 19th February 2026.

The precinct would have given the Council special planning powers under NSW governments night-time economy reforms, allowing it to manage entertainment activity differently within a defined area. That included trading hours, managing sound levels and streamlining approvals for live entertainment in the town centre.

Over the past nine months, the proposal has divided the Byron community. Supporters say it would create new opportunities for local artists and live music, while critics argue it doesn’t reflect what Byron stands for — a coastal town known for its beaches, bushland and relaxed pace of life.

We hear from Byron Locals and Byron Shire Councillors, to hear their thoughts following the decision. 

Featuring:
Sarah Ndiaye, Byron Shire Mayor 
Elia Hague, Green Councillor 
Janet Swain, Labour Councillor 

Photo: Supplied by Community Newsroom 

 

 

 

 

The Byron Shire council voted to withdraw from the Special Entertainment Precinct trial at their ordinary council meeting, on the 19th February 2026.
The precinct would have given the Council special planning powers under NSW governments night-time economy reforms, allowing it to manage entertainment activity differently within a defined area.&nbsp;That included trading hours, managing sound levels and streamlining approvals for live entertainment in the town centre.
Over the past nine months, the proposal has divided the Byron community. Supporters say it would create new opportunities for local artists and live music, while critics argue it doesn&rsquo;t reflect what Byron stands for &mdash; a coastal town known for its beaches, bushland and relaxed pace of life.
We hear from Byron Locals and Byron Shire Councillors, to hear their thoughts following the decision.&nbsp;
Featuring: Sarah Ndiaye, Byron Shire Mayor Elia Hague, Green Councillor&nbsp; Janet Swain, Labour Councillor&nbsp;
Photo: Supplied by Community Newsroom&nbsp;
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